Margaret Haerens - Suicide

Elizabeth Des Chenes, Managing Editor

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA

Suicide / Margaret Haerens, book editor. p. cm. -- (Global viewpoints)
Summary: "Suicide: Global Suicide Trends; Policies to Address Suicide; Political, Social, and Economic Factors Contributing to Suicide; Suicide As an Act of Terrorism"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7377-5664-7 (hardback) -- ISBN 978-0-7377-5665-4 (paperback)
1. Suicide. 2. Suicide--Prevention. 3. Suicide bombings. 4. Terrorism. I. Haerens, Margaret.
HV6545.S8184 2011 362.28--dc22

2011015528

Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 14 13 12 11

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Blaine Harden

The suicide rate in South Korea is shockingly high compared to other industrialized countries. Incidents of suicide are particularly troubling among the rural elderly, educated South Koreans in their 20s and 30s, and celebrities.

Jano Charbel

A marked increase in the number of suicides in Egypt has been observed since 1987. There are no precise statistics available on the problem because moral and religious stigmas prevent proper reporting.

David McNeill

Young Japanese men and women are meeting up on the Internet to form suicide pacts, despite attempts by Japanese law enforcement to crack down on the practice. Mental health experts urge officials to focus instead on treating the problems that cause individuals to consider suicide.

Kris Kosaka

It is time to put to rest the stereotype of Japan as the suicide nation. The myth hinders attempts to confront the underlying issues that actually cause suicide.

Ruth Pollard

Australian authorities have underestimated the rate of suicide in the country, often classifying suicides as accidental or undefined deaths. Revised statistics reveal that the suicide toll in Australia has not significantly decreased.

Megan Shank

A disturbing number of rural Chinese women have killed themselves using a common toxic pesticide banned in many countries. New regulations have limited the use of some pesticides and have resulted in a decline in the number of deaths among women from these toxic chemicals.

Vandana Shiva

According to government data, there has been an increase in the number of cotton farmers suicides across four Indian states. These suicides can be traced to seed monopolies established by large producers that lead to less profits and more economic pressures on Indian farmers.

Juhie Bhatia

There is a youth suicide crisis in aboriginal communities across Canada, with rates of suicide for First Nations and Inuit young people much higher than for non-aboriginal youth. Many factors contribute to this alarming statistic, including poverty and a lack of social services.

Kristian Wahlbeck and Mia Makinen

Mental health is a human right, and decisive political steps need to be taken to make it a priority among European Union member countries. Charissa Sparks

Many Africans suffering from mental health disorders are being underserved. Governments, nongovernmental or ganizations, and mental health stakeholders must act to increase funding to provide basic services.

Gillian Wong

The Chinese manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group has implemented a number of policies and events to reach out to workers after a series of suicides at its Chinese factories.

Charlie Fidelman

Suicide prevention groups and mental health advocates urge Quebec officials to formulate more effective suicide prevention policies instead of focusing on legalizing assisted suicide. More resources for those suffering from mental illnesses would result in a lower suicide rate.

Valencia Talane

Many parents dealing with troubled teenagers dont recognize the signs that their children are suicidal. There should be more resources in South Africa to help teens and parents deal with such situations.

Joel Joffe

Legalizing assisted suicide in Britain would allow mentally competent individuals to control their own destinies. However, there would have to be protections for vulnerable citizens to ensure that they are not pressured into end-of-life decisions.

Cristina Odone

Legalizing assisted suicide in Britain condemns the more vulnerable of society to a premature death. For that reason, it should be rejected as a threat to public safety.

Sudabah Afzali

Female suicides in Herat province in Afghanistan are in creasing. An absence of options for women, many of whom are in desperate situations, may contribute to the problem.

Bakhtior Valiev

A surge in suicides in northern Tajikistan has been blamed on economic hardships caused by the global economic downturn. The problem is particularly prevalent among men, who are no longer able to repay loans or provide for their families.

Mukammal Odinaeva

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Emma Charlton

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Wieland Wagner

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